Full Moon Mixed Terrain Night Rides - 2025

• Location: Various starting locations throughout New England

• Ride Type: Mixed Terrain

• Time & Date: Departs Every Full Moon (or shifted by a day or two for ideal conditions), varying start times and locations

• Distance: ~15 miles, approximately 90-120 minutes of riding

• Price: Free, note NEER membership requirements discussed below after the first ride you do with us

Description: The Full Moon ride takes cyclists all over the trails and back roads of the town where we start.

These rides all have a certain peace and joviality associated with them. There’s no “fast” when night riding; this is the time to really enjoy the ride in a special way with others who come out for these rides.

The Full Moon Ride should NOT be your first Mixed Terrain Ride.

Mixed Terrain is rougher and more technical than gravel bike riding and involves navigating around and over some smaller rocks and roots, sometimes dismounting to clear a downed tree.

Most Full Moon rides are appropriate terrain for gravel bikes of 35mm tires or wider and hard-tail mountain bikes with at least this minimum tire size. Sometimes we’ll do a special edition due to the trail conditions that will necessitate a different tire size so always be sure to check back for each ride to get the details of the best bike for the terrain.

If you are uncertain of your skill level, please email us or attend a daylight mixed terrain ride to get comfortable on your bike on Mixed Terrain.

Full Moon Ride Calendar

Some of the Full Moon rides are shifted from the exact date of the full moon 1-2 days, typically to avoid weekends or days people are unlikely to be able to ride. Usually 1-2 days on either side of a Full Moon, the moon is big and bright and still very pleasing to ride under!

Full Moon Calendar: 2025

Date	Day	Moon Name	Departure Time	Location
11 February	Tuesday	Snow Moon	7:00 PM	Near Bedford, MA
12 March	Wednesday	Worm Moon	7:00 PM	Belmont Center
15 April	Tuesday	Pink Moon, Super Moon!	7:00 PM	TBD
15 May (date changed)	Thursday	Flower Moon	7:00 PM	Newton Center
11 June	Wednesday	Strawberry Moon	7:00pm	TBD
10 July	Thursday	Buck Moon	7:00 PM	TBD
9 August	Saturday	Sturgeon Moon	9:00 AM	Long daytime ride
9 September	Tuesday	Harvest Moon	7:00 PM	TBD
7 October	Tuesday	Hunter Moon	7:00 PM	TBD
5 November	Wednesday	Beaver Moon	7:00 PM	TBD
4 December	Thursday	Cold Moon	7:00 PM	TBD

Route

We will email the route to everyone who RSVPs by 7pm the evening before the ride. You’ll get the route emailed to you if you register by 4pm the day of the ride but please try not to wait too long to send in your RSVP since we work day jobs and may not have time to send you the route before the ride.

Please load the route in advance, it’s helpful for riders to know when turns are coming, they are numerous.

Pace and Skills Needed

Riders who can average 15mph on a 2+ hour road ride will have the fitness to allow them to enjoy this ride. The average pace of a mixed terrain night ride is usually 6-8mph depending on conditions and terrain. We err on the side of caution and regroup periodically.

As stated above, the Full Moon ride should not be your first mixed terrain ride experience.

Ride Notes

We have a designated Super Domestique leading the ride and pointing out turns. We don’t have a sweep rider for this ride so only participate if you’re confident in your skill level and fitness – or know your way back. When we have a larger group, we will split into two or more groups. Riders are exceptionally nice on this ride and make sure to not lose their co-riders.

This ride has a kindness vibe to it.

Last Minute Information

We send emails to those who have RSVP’d with anything critical that isn’t communicated on this page that is known to us before the ride start.

Estimated time

Typically 90 minutes to 2 hours. We make winter and snow rides shorter in distance (but not time) since they’re slower.

After the Ride

When we start at a local establishment, anyone who wants to hang out and enjoy food or drinks together are welcome to do that! Sometimes we prepare food/drink for riders post-ride, but we let you know when this is happening.

Contact Information

Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com, Phone - 413-461-7433

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different: 

All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules.

Waiver: A signed waiver is required prior to your first ride with NEER.

If this is your second or more ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member of NEER.

Proper Bike & Requirements for this ride:

• Bright front light - At least 500 lumens that will last for 2.5 hours.

• Rear light - A steady (not flashing) rear light that will last at least 2.5 hours. This light needs to NOT be BLINDING to other cyclists. Please stare into your rear light, if it hurts your eyes, it will be painful for the rider behind you.

• 35mm knobby tires minimum for most rides. Wider tires are nicer. Tire choice depends on your riding skill set. In the winter, we will require studded tires when we expect to see ice. Road bikes with 32mm tires or bigger all the way up to fat bikes are all invited and will have fun.

• Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control. If you ride with platform pedals you’re likely to be over your head in some of the more technical parts of the ride. If you ride platform pedals and feel you have complete control of your bike because you have many hours of use with them, then they are acceptable.

• A bike that’s in safe working order and is free of creaking and squeaking. PLEASE LUBE YOUR CHAIN before the ride.

• Higher tire pressure: We recommend starting with higher tire pressure and be ready to let some out if your tires are inflated too much.

• First, we want to minimize flats on the ride; waiting for someone to change flats is not why we ride.  We typically see zero flats on our rides.  One of the primary reasons for this is due to higher than average tire pressure.

• We do not recommend fenders since sticks and twigs can get caught in them.

• When do we host the Full Moon ride? When it is:

  • Snowing: We ride; it is so much fun to ride during a snow storm.

  • Snow on the ground: We ride. It doesn’t matter if there’s 1 inch or four feet, we ride. We recommend (and may require) studded tires and/or fat bikes for these kinds of conditions. The only exclusion to snow riding is when there is a state of emergency and we’ve been asked to stay off the road.

  • Icy conditions: We ride. For this you have to have studded tires in order to ride with us.

  • Cold: It doesn’t matter what the temperature is, we ride. We’ve held the Full Moon ride at very, very below zero temps in the past and we still get a great turnout!

  • We DO NOT RIDE if the trails are wet and could possibly be damaged by riding, or we change the route/plan to be on beaches or on fire roads that are not sensitive trails if it’s easy to change the plan last-minute.

RSVPs are required so we know who is coming, RSVP here now!

Full Moon Mixed Terrain Night Rides

• Location: Various starting locations throughout New England

• Ride Type: Mixed Terrain

• Time & Date: Departs Every Full Moon (or shifted by a day or two), varying start times

• Distance: ~15 miles, approximately 90-120 minutes of riding

• Price: Free, note NEER membership requirements discussed below after the first ride you do with us

Description: The Full Moon ride takes cyclists all over the trails and back roads of the town where we start.

These rides all have a certain peace and joviality associated with them. There’s no “fast” when night riding; this is the time to really enjoy the ride in a special way with others who come out for these rides.

The Full Moon Ride should NOT be your first Mixed Terrain Ride.

Mixed Terrain is rougher and more technical than gravel bike riding and involves navigating around and over some smaller rocks and roots, sometimes dismounting to clear a downed tree.

Most Full Moon rides are appropriate terrain for gravel bikes of 35mm tires or wider and hard-tail mountain bikes with at least this minimum tire size. Sometimes we’ll do a special edition due to the trail conditions that will necessitate a different tire size so always be sure to check back for each ride to get the details of the best bike for the terrain.

If you are uncertain of your skill level, please email us or attend a daylight mixed terrain ride to get comfortable on your bike on Mixed Terrain.

Full Moon Ride Calendar

A few of the Full Moon rides are shifted from the exact date of the full moon, typically to avoid weekends or days people are unlikely to be able to ride.

Full Moon Calendar: 2024

Date	Day	Moon Name	Departure Time	Location
26 March	Tuesday	Worm Moon	7:00 PM	Rain cancelled
23 April	Tuesday	Pink Moon	7:00PM	Lexington (Revolution Hall)
23 May	Thursday	Flower Moon	7:00 PM	Newton Center
20 June	Thursday	Strawberry Moon	7:00pm	Summer break
21 July	Sunday	Buck Moon	Daytime ride	Summer break
20 August	Tuesday	Sturgeon Moon	7:00 PM	Lexington (Clark Middle School)
17 September	Tuesday	Corn Moon	7:00 PM	Lexington (Revolution Hall)
17 October	Thursday	Hunter Moon	7:00 PM	Lexington (Revolution Hall)
14 November	Thursday	Beaver Moon	7:00 PM	Waltham, MA
15 December	Sunday	Normal Moon - Daytime ride	9:00 AM	Sudbury, MA

Route

We will email the route to everyone who RSVPs by 7pm the evening before the ride. You’ll get the route emailed to you if you register by 4pm the day of the ride but please try not to wait too long to send in your RSVP since we work day jobs and may not have time to send you the route before the ride.

Please load the route in advance, it’s helpful for riders to know when turns are coming, they are numerous.

Pace and Skills Needed

Riders who can average 15mph on a 2+ hour road ride will have the fitness to allow them to enjoy this ride. The average pace of a mixed terrain night ride is usually 6-8mph depending on conditions and terrain. We err on the side of caution and regroup periodically.

As stated above, the Full Moon ride should not be your first mixed terrain ride.

Ride Notes

We have a designated Super Domestique leading the ride and pointing out turns. We don’t have a sweep rider for this ride so only participate if you’re confident in your skill level and fitness – or know your way back. When we have a larger group, we will split into two or more groups. Riders are exceptionally nice on this ride and make sure to not lose their co-riders.

This ride has a kindness vibe to it.

Last Minute Information

We send emails to those who have RSVP’d with anything critical that isn’t communicated on this page that is known to us before the ride start.

Estimated time

Typically 90 minutes to 2 hours. We make winter and snow rides shorter in distance (but not time) since they’re slower.

After the Ride

When we start at a local establishment, anyone who wants to hang out and enjoy food or drinks together are welcome to do that! Sometimes we prepare food/drink for riders post-ride, but we let you know when this is happening.

Contact Information

Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com, Phone - 413-461-7433

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different: 

All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules.

Waiver: A signed waiver is required prior to your first ride with NEER.

If this is your second or more ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member of NEER.

Proper Bike & Requirements for this ride:

• Bright front light - At least 500 lumens that will last for 2.5 hours.

• Rear light - A steady (not flashing) rear light that will last at least 2.5 hours. This light needs to NOT be BLINDING to other cyclists. Please stare into your rear light, if it hurts your eyes, it will be painful for the rider behind you.

• 35mm knobby tires minimum for most rides. Wider tires are nicer. Tire choice depends on your riding skill set. In the winter, we will require studded tires when we expect to see ice. Road bikes with 32mm tires or bigger all the way up to fat bikes are all invited and will have fun.

• Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control. If you ride with platform pedals you’re likely to be over your head in some of the more technical parts of the ride. If you ride platform pedals and feel you have complete control of your bike because you have many hours of use with them, then they are acceptable.

• A bike that’s in safe working order and is free of creaking and squeaking. PLEASE LUBE YOUR CHAIN before the ride.

• Higher tire pressure: We recommend starting with higher tire pressure and be ready to let some out if your tires are inflated too much.

• First, we want to minimize flats on the ride; waiting for someone to change flats is not why we ride.  We typically see zero flats on our rides.  One of the primary reasons for this is due to higher than average tire pressure.

• We do not recommend fenders since sticks and twigs can get caught in them.

• When do we host the Full Moon ride? When it is:

  • Snowing: We ride; it is so much fun to ride during a snow storm.

  • Snow on the ground: We ride. It doesn’t matter if there’s 1 inch or four feet, we ride. We recommend (and may require) studded tires and/or fat bikes for these kinds of conditions. The only exclusion to snow riding is when there is a state of emergency and we’ve been asked to stay off the road.

  • Icy conditions: We ride. For this you have to have studded tires in order to ride with us.

  • Cold: It doesn’t matter what the temperature is, we ride. We’ve held the Full Moon ride at very, very below zero temps in the past and we still get a great turnout!

  • We DO NOT RIDE if the trails are wet and could possibly be damaged by riding, or we change the route/plan to be on beaches or on fire roads that are not sensitive trails if it’s easy to change the plan last-minute.

RSVPs are required so we know who is coming, RSVP here now!

Full Moon Mixed Terrain Night Rides

• Location: Various starting locations throughout New England

• Ride Type: Mixed Terrain

• Time & Date: Departs Every Full Moon, varying start times

• Distance: ~15 miles, approximately 90-120 minutes of riding

• Price: Free, note NEER membership requirements discussed below after the first ride you do with us

Description: The Full Moon ride takes cyclists all over the trails and back roads of the town where we start.

These rides all have a certain peace and joviality associated with them. There’s no “fast” when night riding; this is the time to really enjoy the ride in a special way with others who come out for these rides.

The Full Moon Ride should NOT be your first Mixed Terrain Ride. Mixed Terrain is rougher and more technical than gravel bike riding and involves navigating around and over some smaller rocks and roots, sometimes dismounting to clear a downed tree.

If you are uncertain of your skill level, please email us or attend a daylight mixed terrain ride to get comfortable on your bike on Mixed Terrain.

Full Moon Ride Calendar

A few of the Full Moon rides are shifted from the exact date of the full moon, typically to avoid weekends or days people are unlikely to be able to ride.

Date	Day	Moon Name	Departure Time	Location
8 December	Thursday	Cold Moon	6:30 PM	Weston, MA
6 January - No ride this month
6 February	Monday	Snow Moon	6:30 PM	Belmont, MA
7 March	Tuesday	Worm Moon	7:00 PM	Revere, MA
6 April	Thursday	Pink Moon	7:00PM	Weston, MA
4 May	Thursday	Flower Moon	7:00 PM	Jamaica Plain, MA
3 June	Saturday	Strawberry Moon	7:00pm	Weather canceled
3 July	Monday	Buck Moon	7:30 PM	Weather canceled
1 August	Tuesday	Sturgeon Moon	7:00 PM	Lexington
30 August	Wednesday	It's a Blue Moon!	7:00 PM	Weather canceled
28 September	Thursday	Harvest Moon	7:00 PM	Concord, MA
28 October	Saturday	Hunter Moon	---	Moving this to another day so we can fit in the special North Shore ride today
15 November	Wednesday	Not a Special Moon	7:00 PM	Waltham, MA
28 November	Tuesday	Beaver Moon	7:00 PM	Weston, MA
26 December	Tuesday	Cold Moon	Start time TBD, prob 4pm	TBD & this will be a special ride

Route

We will email the route to everyone who RSVPs by 7pm the evening before the ride. You’ll get the route emailed to you if you register by 4pm the day of the ride.

Please load the route in advance, it’s helpful for riders to know when turns are coming, they are numerous.

Pace

Riders who can average 16mph on a 2+ hour road ride will have the fitness to allow them to enjoy this ride. The average pace of a mixed terrain night ride is usually 6-8mph depending on conditions and terrain. We err on the side of caution and regroup periodically.

Ride Notes

We have a designated Super Domestique leading the ride and pointing out turns. We don’t have a sweep rider for this ride so only participate if you’re confident in your skill level and fitness – or know your way back. When we have a larger group, we will split into two or more groups.

Last Minute Information

Watch our Twitter feed for last-minute updates, weather cancellations or other changes. We send emails to those who have RSVP’d with anything critical that isn’t communicated on this page that is known to us within 8 hours of the ride start.

Estimated time

Typically 90 minutes to 2 hours. We make winter and snow rides shorter in distance (but not time) since they’re slower.

After the Ride

We’re serving hot cocoa after the ride to all who would like to share in some social time together.

Contact Information

Email - connect@newenglandexpeditionriders.com, Phone - 413-461-7433

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different: 

All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules.

Waiver: A signed waiver is required prior to your first ride with NEER.

If this is your second or more ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member of NEER.

Proper Bike & Requirements for this ride:

• Bright front light - At least 500 lumens that will last for 2.5 hours.

• Rear light - A steady (not flashing) rear light that will last at least 2.5 hours. This light needs to NOT be BLINDING to other cyclists. Please stare into your rear light, if it hurts your eyes, it will be painful for the rider behind you.

• 32c knobby tires minimum for most rides. Wider tires are nicer. Tire choice depends on your riding skill set. In the winter, we will require studded tires when we expect to see ice. Road bikes with 32mm tires or bigger all the way up to fat bikes are all invited and will have fun.

• Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control. If you ride with platform pedals you’re likely to be over your head in some of the more technical parts of the ride. If you ride platform pedals and feel you have complete control of your bike because you have many hours of use with them, then they are acceptable.

• A bike that’s in safe working order and is free of creaking and squeaking. PLEASE LUBE YOUR CHAIN before the ride.

• Higher tire pressure: We recommend starting with higher tire pressure and be ready to let some out if your tires are inflated too much.

• First, we want to minimize flats on the ride; waiting for someone to change flats is not why we ride.  We typically see zero flats on our rides.  One of the primary reasons for this is due to higher than average tire pressure.

• We do not recommend fenders since sticks and twigs can get caught in them.

• When do we host the Full Moon ride? When it is:

  • Snowing: We ride; it is so much fun to ride during a snow storm.

  • Snow on the ground: We ride. It doesn’t matter if there’s 1 inch or four feet, we ride. We recommend (and may require) studded tires and/or fat bikes for these kinds of conditions. The only exclusion to snow riding is when there is a state of emergency and we’ve been asked to stay off the road.

  • Icy conditions: We ride. For this you have to have studded tires in order to ride with us.

  • Cold: It doesn’t matter what the temperature is, we ride. We’ve held the Full Moon ride at very, very below zero temps in the past and we still get a great turnout!

  • We DO NOT RIDE if the trails are wet and could possibly be damaged by riding, or we change the route/plan to be on beaches or on fire roads that are not sensitive trails if it’s easy to change the plan last-minute.

RSVPs are required so we know who is coming, RSVP here now!

Saturday Horizon Chasers 2021

Description:  The Horizon Chasers is a longer road ride.  The average pace is 17.5 mph depending on the time of year and the weather. The ride has multiple groups that will vary in pace higher and lower than the base average, depending on who is showing up and numbers of riders. We're riding for endurance, not speed.  We ride steady.

We have an official leader generally found in the last group to go out. If you choose too fast of a group to start, just stay on the route and the group(s) who have left after you will pick you up.

Photo by Marty M.

• Ride Type: Road Ride

• Location: Various starting locations, usually near to Lincoln, MA

  • Starting location for Saturday, September 11 is Twisted Tree Cafe in Lincoln, MA

• Dates:

  • Saturday, September 11, 9am rollout

  • Will be adding more throughout the fall

• Distance: 50-60 Miles; varies with the season and weather, routes vary

• Price: Free

• RSVP: Required, see below simple form

Proper Bike for this ride:  23-28c road slick tires, clipless pedals, drop handlebars; no aero bars. 

Route: The route varies for this ride to take people to various cool places! Some of the road surfaces are badly broken, pay attention. There is a ~1 mile dirt road included. It’s doable on 25mm tires, you just have to ride a little slower through this section.

Route - We will email all who RSVP with a new route. The mid-ride stop is at Tangerini’s for refilling water and if you need calories, they have those too! Bring cash if you’d want to buy anything.

Riders are expected to have the route loaded on a GPS device.

Starting Location: If you’re wondering how to ride to the start when the route begins at Twisted Tree, here’s a route suggestion from Alewife station to Twisted Tree in Lincoln. There are many other ways to access Lincoln as well.

Estimated time:  About 3-4 hours depending on the time or year and the weather.

Last Minute Information:  We will email those who RSVP letting you know anything important.

Contact Information:  Email - connect@rideheadquarters.com, Phone - 413-461-7433

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different:  All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. 

Waiver:  Ride Headquarters requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride of each year.

RSVP Now Here

RSVPs are required to attend each Horizon Chaser ride.

Trail Mix Gravel Rhode Island Edition

Join us for incredibly beautiful cycling on the back roads of Rhode Island! This ride is full of dirt roads, with nice paved roads as well. Most of the route is back roads, away from traffic and people. Keep reading to understand the logistics. This ride requires starting near Voluntown, Connecticut - so most people will need to drive to the start.

This is a group or solo organized ride. You may ride with your friends, as long as you register saying you’ll be riding together.

New Option! Ride with New People!

We’ve just added a new category: ride with people of your riding speed, but you don’t have to know anyone prior to the ride! This is an option for you if you’d like to ride with a group, but don’t have friends riding or simply want to meet new people who are of a similar strength.

We’re riding on roads with very light traffic in an area you’re unlikely to be very familiar with. It’s wonderful riding, but probably not what you’d consider doing completely alone. This a way to ride in a new area that is fairly remote knowing there are other cyclists on the same route.

We are staffing a mid-ride food stop and serving a substantial meal post-ride. Enjoy a great ride, , and drink delicious, and famous, Ride Studio Cafe Iced Mochas!

We’re offering three fully-supported locations on the ride: one at the start, one mid-ride full of your favorite packaged bike foods, gummies, maple syrup packets, etc. and Iced Mochas, and a filling meal after the ride. We accommodate all diets so just let us know what you require when you register and we’ll have something appropriate for you at both the mid-ride stop and end-of-ride meal.

Be absolutely certain you’re up for the rules of this ride. Read this page in its entirety, every single word.

Details

• Ride Type: Remote paved and dirt roads

• Time & Date: Saturday, June 26, 2021

• Rollout times will be assigned from 7:30am-9:00am

• Starting Point: West Greenwich, Rhode Island

• Distance: 65 miles.

• Price: $65 - Register Here

What you get

• Gorgeous, well-planned route: Route file for your Garmin, parking directions/instructions.

• Staffed starting location with water, portable toilets, friendly staff

• Staffed food stop with water, bike food, Ride Studio Iced Mochas

• Route Support via a cyclist riding sweep who is capable of helping for most mechanicals

• Peace of Mind knowing there are other riders on the same route

• Substantial lunch at the end of the ride of delicious, hearty food - BBQ for all dietary needs!!!

Start Location

Updated location: Greenwich, RI. This is near Voluntown, CT which you may have heard us mention in relation to this ride in previous communications. Parking details will be shared individually with each registrant before the ride.

Estimated drive times:

• About 90 minutes from Lexington

• About 85 minutes from Ride Headquarters in Sherborn

Route Information

Here is some general information about the route:

~65 Mile Route

• Miles of dirt:  ~40% of the miles are on dirt roads. 

• About 50 feet of climbing per mile. Approximately 3,500 feet of total ascent.

• 1 staffed food stop approximately mid-ride

Pace Options - It’s a Ride for Most Everyone to Enjoy!

When you register for this ride, we ask you for your best estimate of your average pace when you ride alone for a 20-mile all-paved ride in the Boston area. We don’t expect you will know what your pace will be on this route, we’re just interested in knowing approximately where each person will be after starting out.

You’ll see the selection of average speeds on the Registration form. From 10mph - 20mph+. If you choose to ride faster than this on the day of the ride, that is alright. We are staffing the food stop assuming a 10 mph minimum pace. This is a good “first” gravel ride or if you’re not feeling like you’re in great shape, this is an easier route than many.

We are using your “average” ride pace info to determine your start time, purposely separating people who would gravitate to each other during normal circumstances. We are also starting faster riders after the less fast riders so people finish around the same time.

Be sure you’ve got the route and at least one back-up power source to charge your GPS unit and phone during the day. Do not plan on having cell service since there are quite a few portions of the ride with weak to no service.

COVID Protocol:

We ask that all riders adhere to state guidelines (in this case it’s CT and RI) where it comes to mask wearing and proper social distancing. We will include these in the email we send to all participants just prior to the ride since guidance is continually changing. Basically, masks are not mandatory since we’re outside the whole time.

Please simply be respectful of others since everyone has a different level of nervousness where it comes to COVID worry.

If we think you’re being unsafe, you will be asked to leave the ride. You will not be invited to return to any group rides as well. This applies for all aspects of cycling and general behavior.

Additional Guidelines and Rules:

• If you’re not signed up to ride with someone(s), you may not ride with that person(s) during the ride. If you want to find new people to ride with, please register in that category.

• Everyone must bring a mask that covers your nose and mouth completely for use when it’s appropriate to mask up. As stated, a mask is unlikely to be necessary, but bring one in case you need to enter a business that requires it or are in another situation where it’s good to have.

• We’ll be giving everyone specific starting times, please adhere to these. This allows for proper ride organization and smooth coordination at the start, mid-ride, and at the post-ride meal. We spend a lot of time figuring out starting positions to allow for the best flow of the day.

• We’ll provide you with a meal to eat afterward. Pack a lawn chair, this will make the after-ride socialization much more relaxing and fun.

• There is no ride leader, even if you ride with a group; you’ll be following your GPS computer, therefore owning a GPS computer is a must with at least one back-up power source.

• Don’t risk fast descents or not eat enough causing you to bonk. Drink plenty of water considering how hot it may be! This is common sense for any ride, especially smart when you’re riding further away from people who can give you a ride home.

• We will not shuttle riders anywhere, it’s your responsibility to have a plan in case your bike or legs stop working.

• We’ll send a very detailed email by 12pm Friday, the day before the ride, with the route, instructions, and details so you understand logistics and exactly what to do.

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Preparation

What to bring, we recommend:

Everything necessary for common mechanicals. Items include:

• 2 x tubes

• Hand pump

• Co2 cartridges & Co2 inflator

• Tire levers

• Boot/dollar bill if your tire gets ripped

• Patch kit

• 1 pair of quick links compatible for your chain

• Chain pliers

• Chain breaker

• Multi-tool (if your chain breaker is on your multi-tool, even better)

• If your bike uses a replaceable derailleur hanger, be sure to have an extra that is compatible with your bike

• Rain jacket - this works well for chilly descents too

• 2 x 26 oz water bottles

• Food/nutrition in case you need a zap of energy before the food stop

Read this article about social distance riding preparation written by Ride Headquarters for more help in packing for the day. Even though we’re no longer needing to officially social distance, it’s really nice to be prepared to take care of yourself or a riding friend if the situation arises.

If there’s anything you need, we can sell you whatever it is remotely assuming we have it at the store, and we will bring whatever it is to you in a clean bag, only handled with disinfected hands. Email us with anything you would like to have.

Proper Bike for this Ride

• 28mm-40mm tires are appropriate. Feel free to use bigger tires. Narrower than 28mm are strongly discouraged. There is some loose gravel on the roads. Narrower tires are more likely to pinch flat and are less stable than 28mm or bigger.

• Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control.

• A bike that’s in safe working order. Make very certain your bike comes clean, lubed, safety checked with fresh brake pads, and tires in good shape. If it's wet on the road or raining, please put a rear fender on your bike to keep you from getting wet. With no drafting, the requirements about fenders are a bit more relaxed now!

Weather: We will ride rain or shine. Dangerous weather (like an electrical storm) cancels the ride or postpones the start time.

Last Minute Information: We will email everyone who registers with the latest information and details concerning parking, timing, route, etc. by 12pm the day before the ride.

Unregistered riders or riders who haven’t signed the waiver may not participate.

Waiver: Ride Headquarters requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.

Contact Information: Email connect@rideheadquarters.com with questions. We will email you the cell phone number of the contact person who will be present at the beginning of the ride and available during the ride.

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different: All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. Note: ALL rules stated here on this page override any conflicting rules you see on our typical ride rules.

Trail Mix Gravel Live Free Edition

Join us for incredibly beautiful cycling on the back roads of New Hampshire! This ride is full of dirt roads, with scenic paved roads as well - away from traffic and people.

Keep reading to understand the logistics. This ride requires starting in New Boston, New Hampshire - so most people will need to drive to the start. It is a 60-minute drive from Lexington, MA, a 70-minute drive from Boston, MA.

This is a scenic, enjoyable, fun gravel ride. You may organize a group of your friends to ride together, ride with one other friend, or ride alone like everyone did last year during the height of the pandemic.

There will be a sweep rider or car on the route to put your mind at ease about a mechanical issue. If you’re riding alone, you won’t feel alone since many other cyclists will be on the same route.

We’re riding on roads with very light traffic in an area you’re unlikely to be familiar with. It’s wonderful riding, but probably not what you’d consider doing completely alone. This a way to ride in a new area that is fairly remote knowing there are other cyclists on the same route. There will also be a staffed food stop on the ride and a substantial meal post-ride.

This is a great way to see others, get back to riding longer miles, and be in a place you otherwise probably wouldn’t think to ride!

COVID Protocol:

We ask that all riders adhere to state guidelines where it comes to mask wearing and proper social distancing. We will include these in the email we send to all participants just prior to the ride since guidance is continually changing.

Please err on the side of caution, have your mask ready to wear when in proximity of others, and simply be respectful of others since everyone has a different level of nervousness where it comes to COVID worry.

If we think you’re being unsafe, you will be asked to leave the ride. You will not be invited to return to any group rides as well.

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We’re offering three fully-supported locations on the ride: one at the start, one mid-ride full of your favorite packaged bike foods, gummies, maple syrup packets, etc. and Iced Mochas, and a filling meal after the ride.

The post-ride meal will be a substantial meal of real food.

You can also look forward to a cool Crud Cloth to clean off with post-ride!

Details

• Ride Type: Remote paved and dirt roads, social distance riding

• Time & Date: Saturday, May 22, 2021. Ride start times are detailed via email to registrants. The first rider rolls out at 7:30 am, last rider out departs at 8:30am. (We just updated these times.)

• Starting Point: New Boston, New Hampshire

• Distance: A little over 100km, 64ish miles

• Price: $65 - Register Here

What you get

• A gorgeous, well-planned route: You’ll receive a well-vetted route file for your GPS computer, parking directions/instructions.

• Staffed starting location with water, light food, clean toilets. Your pre-ride email will offer details of the locations of everything.

• Staffed food stop with water, bike food, Ride Studio Iced Mochas

• Route Support via a cyclist riding or driving sweep who is capable of helping for most mechanicals

• Peace of mind knowing there are other riders on the same route

• Substantial lunch at the end of the ride of delicious, hearty food

Start Location

New Hampshire. Parking details will be shared individually with each registrant before the ride.

Estimated drive times:

• 60 minutes from Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington

• 70 minutes from Sherborn & most of Boston

Route Information

Here is some general information about the route:

100 km Route

• Miles of dirt:  Many. We’ll update this once we finalize the route.

• About 80 feet of climbing per mile.

• 1 staffed food stop approximately mid-ride

Pace Options - It’s a Ride for Most Everyone to Enjoy!

When you register for this ride, we ask you for your best estimate of your average pace. We don’t expect you will know what your pace will be on this route, we’re just interested in knowing approximately where each person will be after starting out in order to properly stagger everyone and keep track of each person’s whereabouts.

You’ll see the selection of average speeds on the Registration form. From 12mph to 20mph+. If you choose to ride faster than this on the day of the ride, that is alright. We are staffing the food stop assuming a 12 mph minimum pace.

We are using your “average” ride pace info to determine your start time, purposely separating predetermined groups who can and want to ride together without unknown riders grouping up. We are also starting faster riders after the less fast riders so people finish around the same time.

Be sure you’ve got the route and at least one back-up power source to charge your GPS unit and phone during the day. Do not plan on having cell service since there are quite a few portions of the ride with weak to no service.

We will want to know if there is anyone with whom you live who you will want to ride with when you register.

Social Distance Rules

• Keep your distance while at the start, rest stop and finish. Keep at least 10 feet between you and others when eating since you can’t wear a mask while eating and drinking. If you’re riding with a person that you’re currently social distancing with or a pre-arranged group, you’re welcome to ride near each other as you would if you were riding together anywhere else in the world. If you are not, keep at least two cars length between you and anyone else when riding.

• No sharing or touching anything that is not yours before, during, or after the ride. This includes the rest stop.

• Everyone must bring a mask that covers your nose and mouth completely for use when they’re at the start/end and at rest stops.

• We’ll be giving everyone specific starting times, please adhere to these. The organization of the ride depends on it.

• We’ll provide you with a lunch to eat afterward. No sharing of food or beverages. Pack a lawn chair, you may wish to tailgate after you’re done riding.

• There is no ride leader, you’ll be following your GPS computer, therefore owning a GPS computer is a must with at least one back-up power source.

• Don’t risk fast descents or not eat enough causing you to bonk. Not crashing your bike or your body makes for a more fun day on the bike!

• We’ll send a very detailed email a day before the ride with the route, instructions, and details so you understand logistics and exactly what to do.

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Preparation

What to bring, we recommend:

• Check out the contents of our bug-out bag

• All the clothing you typically use for the weather we expect to feel on May 22.

• Clothing that likes wet conditions isn’t a bad idea, either. Note: We’re only including the gear that people often forget when they’re in a hurry, and riding in unexpected conditions.

• Headlight and taillight with batteries in good condition. Use these to be even more visible during daytime riding.

• Helmet

• Neck gator/mask

• Sunscreen

• Protective glasses

• Towel to dry off after the ride.

• A change of clothes for after the ride - it’s not fun to drive home in sweaty, wet, clothes.

Read this article about social distance riding preparation written by Ride Headquarters for more help in packing for the day.

If there’s anything you need, we can sell you whatever it is remotely assuming we have it at the store, and we will bring whatever it is to you in a clean bag, only handled with disinfected hands. Email us with anything you would like to have.

Proper Bike for this Ride

• 28mm-35mm tires are appropriate. Feel free to use bigger tires. Narrower than 28mm are strongly discouraged. There is some loose gravel on the roads as they’ve been fixed up not too long ago. Narrower tires are more likely to pinch flat and are less stable than 28mm or bigger.

• Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control.

• A bike that’s in safe working order. Make very certain your bike comes clean, lubed, safety checked with fresh brake pads, and tires in good shape. If it's wet on the road or raining, please put a rear fender on your bike to keep you from getting wet. With no drafting, the requirements about fenders are a bit more relaxed now!

Weather: We will make last-minute route changes based on weather as necessary. All attendees will receive updates via email. We are playing it safe and erring on the side of caution.

Last Minute Information: We will email everyone who registers with the latest information and details concerning parking, timing, route, etc.

Unregistered riders or riders who haven’t signed the waiver may not participate.

Waiver: Ride Headquarters requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.

Contact Information: Email connect@rideheadquarters.com with questions. We will email you the cell phone number of the contact person who will be present at the beginning of the ride and available during the ride.

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different: All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. Note: ALL rules stated here on this page override any conflicting rules you see on our typical ride rules.

Full Moon Over Sherborn 2021

• Location: Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA

• Ride Type: Mixed Terrain

• Time & Date: Departs Every Full Moon, varying start times

• Distance: ~15 miles, approximately 90 minutes of riding

• Price: Free

Description: The Full Moon ride takes cyclists all over the trails of Sherborn and beyond. The route includes paved roads to trails, dirt roads, grassy areas, and other places off the beaten path.

Even though COVID is quickly becoming a thing of the past, we still have a few protocols in place for safety.

• RSVPs are required, fill out the RSVP form below the calendar!

• We are not requiring masks in store or outside for vaccinated people. We are trusting you at your word as to whether or not you’re vaccinated. Please give masked people their space so all feel comfortable.

Here are the next few Full Moon rides we’re looking forward to hosting:

Date	Day	Moon Name	Departure Time
24 June	Thursday	Strawberry Moon	7:30 PM
22 July	Thursday	Almost Full Moon	7:30 PM
24 August	Tuesday	Not a full moon, but a great night ride!	7:30 PM

RSVPs are required so we know who is coming, RSVP here now!

Get on our Night Riding Email List!

Do you love night rides, specifically? We have an email list and if you're on it, you'll receive invites to all of our night rides and events when they come on our calendar. Sign up to be on this list!

Route: The route is available to attendees the evening of the ride at Ride Headquarters.
We will email the route to everyone who RSVPs by around 5pm the day of the ride so that we don’t need to touch GPS computers to load them in the store.

The route is not necessary, we all ride together, no one gets dropped.

We change the route to meet the weather requirements so that the ride isn’t longer than 90 minutes.

Ride Notes: We have a designated Ride Headquarters Super Domestique leading the ride and pointing out turns. We don’t have a sweep rider for this ride so only participate if you’re confident in your skill level and fitness – or know your way back. 

Last Minute Information: Watch our Twitter feed for last-minute updates, weather cancellations or other changes. 

Estimated time: ~1.5-2 hours and 13-15 miles total. Distance varies based on conditions.

Contact Information: Email - connect@rideheadquarters.com, Phone - 413-461-7433

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different: All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules.

Waiver: Ride Headquarters requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride. 

Proper Bike for this ride:  

• 32c knobby tires minimum. Wider tires are nice, too. Tire choice depends on your riding skill set. In the winter, we will require studded tires when we expect to see ice.

• Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control. If you ride with platform pedals you’re likely to be over your head in some of the more technical parts of the ride.

• A bike that’s in safe working order. We don’t stop for preventable mechanical issues.

• Higher tire pressure than you’d ride on a cyclocross ride. We recommend about 80% to 90% of maximum rated tire pressure, for two reasons:

• First, we want to minimize flats on the ride; waiting for someone to change flats is not why we ride.  We typically see zero flats on our ride.  One of the primary reasons for this is due to higher than average tire pressure.

• Second, on average, about 30% of the ride is on pavement; having slightly higher pressure makes the road sections go by faster.

• We do not recommend fenders since sticks and twigs can get caught in them.

• How do we decide if we’re having the Full Moon ride?

• Thunderstorms: If there’s a 33% or greater chance of a thunderstorm at the ride start time, we don’t ride. It is not safe to get caught out in a thunderstorm.

• Rain or sleet: There are a few variants of this. We don’t ride sensitive trails when they’re wet; this can cause damage that’s not repairable. Fortunately, we have some rain-friendly routes that don’t damage sensitive trails.

  • If it’s raining at the start of the ride we probably cancel the ride. If it’s only threatening rain, we ride.

  • If it’s misting or drizzling at the start of the ride, with less than 50% chance of rain in the coming hour, we ride.

  • If it’s been raining a lot for a couple days, but not raining the night before, we ride. Our rain-friendly routes avoid sensitive trails. Of course, every few years there’s such a bad storm that we won’t ride; we take the force majeure very seriously.

• Snowing: We ride; it is so much fun to ride during a snow storm.

• Snow on the ground: We ride. It doesn’t matter if there’s 1 inch or four feet, we ride. We recommend studded tires or fat bikes for these kinds of conditions. The only exclusion to snow riding is when there is a state of emergency and we’ve been asked to stay off the road.

• Icy conditions: We ride. For this you have to have studded tires in order to ride with us.

• Cold: It doesn’t matter what the temperature is, we ride.

If you'd like us to do any work on your bike prior to the ride, please email us the day before so we're ready to do the work as soon as you come in; we want you to be ready to roll before the ride starts.

Social Distance Gravel Live Free Edition

Join us for incredibly beautiful cycling on the back roads of New Hampshire! This ride is full of dirt roads, with scenic paved roads as well - away from traffic and people.

Keep reading to understand the logistics. This ride requires starting in New Boston, New Hampshire - so most people will need to drive to the start. It is a 61-minute drive from Lexington, MA, a 71-minute drive from Boston, MA.

This is a non-group organized ride. While you won’t be riding with a group, there will be other people on the route, and there will be a sweep to put your mind at ease about a mechanical issue. You won’t be the last rider. We’re riding on roads with very light traffic in an area you’re unlikely to be familiar with. It’s wonderful riding, but probably not what you’d consider doing completely alone. This a way to ride in a new area that is fairly remote knowing there are other cyclists on the same route. There will also be a staffed food stop on the ride and a substantial meal post-ride. It’s a way to maintain some normalcy, get some fresh air, maintain your physical and mental health, and drink delicious, and famous, Ride Studio Cafe Iced Mochas!

We’re offering three fully-supported locations on the ride: one at the start, one mid-ride full of your favorite packaged bike foods, gummies, maple syrup packets, etc. and Iced Mochas, and a filling meal (pre-packaged for safety) after the ride.

The post-ride meal will be a substantial meal of real food that will be prepared and packaged in advance for you for safety.

We respect anyone who believes everyone should stay inside his/her house during this time without going outside or beyond one’s front yard. However, for many of us, being unable to see the sun or get out of the house, a less healthy reality results for us and for those with whom we interface.

Be absolutely certain you’re up for the rules of this ride. Read this page in its entirety, every single word. Our last two social distance event rides went exceptionally well, proving these rides can be run safely, respectfully, and with the end result of having really happy, fulfilled cyclists!

Details

• Ride Type: Remote paved and dirt roads, social distance riding

• Time & Date: Saturday, July 11, 2020. (Rain Date: July 12). Ride start times are detailed via email to registrants. The first rider rolls out at 6:30 am, last rider out departs at 7:30am.

• Starting Point: New Boston, New Hampshire

• Distance: A little over 100km, 64ish miles

• Price: $45 - Register Here

This page includes all the information you need to stay healthy and safe on this ride while maintaining proper social distance and not offering any perception to anyone that this is a group of any sort. Your safety and public health is our number one concern, and can’t be overemphasized.

What you get

• A gorgeous, well-planned route: You’ll receive a well-vetted route file for your GPS computer, parking directions/instructions.

• Staffed starting location with water, light food, clean portable toilets. Your pre-ride email will offer details of the locations of everything.

• Staffed food stop with water, bike food, Ride Studio Cafe Iced Mochas

• Route Support via a cyclist riding sweep who is capable of helping for most mechanicals

• Peace of mind knowing there are other riders on the same route

• Substantial lunch at the end of the ride of delicious, hearty food prepared and packaged in advance

Goodie bags handed out to the riders with useful items for the ride on a hot day, along with things helpful for after the ride!

Start Location

New Hampshire. Parking details will be shared individually with each registrant before the ride.

Estimated drive times:

• No more than 90 minutes from Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, likely less

Route Information

Here is some general information about the route:

100 km Route

• Miles of dirt:  Many. We’ll update this once we finalize the route.

• About 80 feet of climbing per mile.

• 1 staffed food stop approximately mid-ride

Pace Options - It’s a Ride for Most Everyone to Enjoy!

When you register for this ride, we ask you for your best estimate of your average pace. We don’t expect you will know what your pace will be on this route, we’re just interested in knowing approximately where each person will be after starting out in order to properly stagger everyone and keep track of each person’s whereabouts.

You’ll see the selection of average speeds on the Registration form. From 12mph to 20mph+. If you choose to ride faster than this on the day of the ride, that is alright. We are staffing the food stop assuming a 12 mph minimum pace.

We are using your “average” ride pace info to determine your start time, purposely separating people who would gravitate to each other during normal circumstances. We are also starting faster riders after the less fast riders so people finish around the same time.

Be sure you’ve got the route and at least one back-up power source to charge your GPS unit and phone during the day. Do not plan on having cell service since there are quite a few portions of the ride with weak to no service.

We will want to know if there is anyone with whom you live who you will want to ride with when you register.

If we see any two people within 6’ of each other and neither party has listed the other person(s) as a member of the same household, we will ask you to leave the ride immediately and not participate in anything else we offer. We are EXTREMELY serious that social distancing is exceptionally important and ask you to not attend this ride if you don’t take it seriously.

Social Distance Rules

• Keep your distance while at the start, rest stop and finish. Keep at least 10 feet between you and others when eating since you can’t wear a mask while eating and drinking. If you’re riding with a spouse, partner, roommate, or any other person that you’re currently social distancing with, you’re welcome to ride near each other as you would if you were riding together anywhere else in the world. If you are not, keep at least two cars length between you and anyone else when riding. Absolutely no drafting.

• No sharing or touching anything that is not yours before, during, or after the ride. This includes the rest stop. We’ll control the water and handing out food.

• Everyone must bring a mask that covers your nose and mouth completely for use when you’re within sight of others on or off the bike and not eating.

• We’ll be giving everyone specific starting times, please adhere to these. The safety of everyone depends on it.

• We’ll provide you with a lunch to eat afterward. No sharing of food or beverages. Pack a lawn chair, you may wish to tailgate after you’re done riding. It is easy to maintain a lot of distance outside sitting next to your car while speaking with someone over 6 feet away.

• There is no ride leader, you’ll be following your GPS computer, therefore owning a GPS computer is a must with at least one back-up power source.

• Don’t risk fast descents or not eat enough causing you to bonk. As we have been instructed by health professionals, now is not the time to ride too hard since this compromises your immune system. Keep your heart rate in your “aerobic” zone and you’ll benefit tremendously from the ride.

• We’ll send a very detailed email a day before the ride with the route, instructions, and details so you understand logistics and exactly what to do.

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Preparation

What to bring, we recommend:

• Check out the contents of our bug-out bag

• All the clothing you typically use for 60-80 degree riding. Clothing that likes wet conditions isn’t a bad idea, either. Note: We’re only including the gear that people often forget when they’re in a hurry, and riding in unexpected conditions.

• Headlight and taillight with batteries in good condition. Use these to be even more visible during daytime riding.

• Helmet

• Neck gator/mask

• Sunscreen

• Protective glasses

• Towel to dry off after the ride.

• A change of clothes for after the ride - it’s not fun to drive home in sweaty, wet, clothes.

Read this article about social distance riding preparation written by Ride Headquarters for more help in packing for the day.

If there’s anything you need, we can sell you whatever it is remotely assuming we have it at the store, and we will bring whatever it is to you in a clean bag, only handled with disinfected hands. Email us with anything you would like to have.

Proper Bike for this Ride

• 28mm-35mm tires are appropriate. Feel free to use bigger tires. Narrower than 28mm are strongly discouraged. There is some loose gravel on the roads as they’ve been fixed up not too long ago. Narrower tires are more likely to pinch flat and are less stable than 28mm or bigger.

• Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control.

• A bike that’s in safe working order. Make very certain your bike comes clean, lubed, safety checked with fresh brake pads, and tires in good shape. If it's wet on the road or raining, please put a rear fender on your bike to keep you from getting wet. With no drafting, the requirements about fenders are a bit more relaxed now!

Weather: We will make last-minute route changes based on weather as necessary. All attendees will receive updates via email. We are playing it safe and erring on the side of caution. This ride will run on June 13 and the rain date is June 14. We’d just push the ride by a day if the weather makes Sunday a nicer day to ride. All registrants will be kept in the loop.

Last Minute Information: We will email everyone who registers with the latest information and details concerning parking, timing, route, etc.

Unregistered riders or riders who haven’t signed the waiver may not participate.

Waiver: Ride Headquarters requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.

Contact Information: Email connect@rideheadquarters.com with questions. We will email you the cell phone number of the contact person who will be present at the beginning of the ride and available during the ride.

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different: All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. Note: ALL rules stated here on this page override any conflicting rules you see on our typical ride rules.

Adventure 500 Rides Series 2020

2020 Adventure 500 Ride Series

Table of Contents -- Quick Links

• Calendar of Rides
• Ride Details
• RSVP
• Sponsor

• Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA and Ride Headquarters -- depending on the start date. See details below.

• Ride Type: Road Ride Adventures, 100 miles and further

• Date & Time: 5 Dates spanning the spring, summer, and fall

• Distance: 100-120 miles -- each route in the series is different. Details below.

• Price: Free, RSVP required

Five long road rides.  500+ miles.  Some dirt.  All adventure.

Description:  The Adventure 500 Series is comprised of one century-plus ride each month beginning in May.  The average pace is 16 mph for one group, and about 17-18 mph for a second group. If we have more participation, we'll break up into more groups with about 10 people per group.

Calendar for the Adventure 500 Series

1. May 2: Saturday, 8:00 am departure from Ride Headquarters. About 110 miles.

2. June 13: Saturday, 8:00 am departure. About 110 miles. Start Location: Ride Studio Cafe

3. July 25: Saturday, 6:30 am departure. About 110 miles. Start Location: Ride Headquarters

4. August 29: Saturday, 6:30 am departure. About 115 miles. Start Location: Ride Studio Cafe

5. Date TBD, watch for an October Saturday date!

Series Details

Proper Bike for this ride:  25-30mm road slick tires, clipless pedals, drop handlebars; no aero bars. 

Routes: Usually 100-120 miles total. Destination: We send route information and specifics to people who RSVP the evening before the ride. We don’t communicate more than this unless something is unusual or a big change has to be made. Some of the fun of an adventure ride is the mystery of the destination.

Ride Notes:  There are plenty of stops planned for each route.  There will be some dirt on every ride of the series -- somewhere between 10 and 30% dirt.  There are some rough sections of road and there is a possibility of a small amount of dirt road/construction work.

Estimated time:  About 8 to 12 hours depending on the time of year, the weather, and pace of the group.

Last Minute Information:  We email everyone who has RSVP’d with last minute information and updates.

Contact Information:  Email - connect@rideheadquarters.com, Phone for Ride HQ - 508-975-4678

Phone for Ride Studio Cafe - (339) 970-0187

Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different:  All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules. 

Waiver:  The hosting bike shop requires a signed waiver before your first ride. If the ride you’re doing leaves from Ride Studio Cafe, fill this out online prior to your first ride.

If the ride you’re doing leaves from Ride Headquarters, fill this out online prior to your first ride.

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Sponsor

Honey Bikes is sponsoring the Adventure 500 series!

If you RSVP for the Adventure 500 Series: You will receive a voucher from Honey Bikes for an unlimited color upgrade if you choose to get a set of Industry Nine wheels on your bike. This is a $265 value! Your Honey Bike needs to be ordered before the departure of the second Adventure 500 ride, so you can be using it on at least three rides. Please email us at connect@rideheadquarters.com to request the voucher (this is the way to receive the promo and special pricing) and schedule time to discuss the bikes and options.  

Two bikes Honey offers that are particularly appropriate for the Adventure 500 series are:

The Honey MidDurance titanium bike. This is a rim-brake bike with clearance for 33mm tires, and fender/rack mounts. This is a performance, endurance bike.

The Honey Allroads titanium bike also is very much into road riding and mixed terrain trail riding. It is outfitted with disc brakes, rack/fender mounts, and is built for all-weather, all-year riding. It fits 43mm tires in frame and fork on 700c wheels, along with 50mm tires on 650B wheels.

Ask us for details!

RSVP so We Know to Expect You!

Note: RSVPs are required at least 24 hours prior to the start of the ride(s) to allow us to organize the rides most effectively. This also allows you to be eligible for the offers tied to this series, as well.